Just Mercy (2019)
World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner.
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Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and their Just Mercy co-stars join activist Bryan Stevenson to discuss the movie’s themes and how films can help affect social justice.
Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Walter McMillian -
Charlie the Tree Expert -
Sheriff Tate -
Jim Wilkes -
Bryan Stevenson -
Henry Davis -
Prison Guard -
Christy Stevenson -
Howard Stevenson, Jr.
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Howard Stevenson, Sr. -
Alice Stevenson -
Eva Ansley -
Kris Ansley -
Bill Freeman, Office Manager -
Doug Ansley
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Director:
Destin Daniel CrettonWriters:
Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham, Bryan Stevenson (based on the book by)All Cast & Crew
Awards
10 wins & 15 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Some scenes were filmed in Montgomery, Alabama, during mid-2018.
Quotes
Bryan Stevenson:
The first time I visited Death Row, I wasn't expecting to meet someone the same age as me... from a neighborhood just like ours coulda been me.
Goofs
One cuff comes off when John McMillian is taken away in handcuffs by two policemen in court.
Soundtracks
Ode to Billie JoeWritten by Bobbie Gentry
Performed by Martha & The Vandellas (as Martha Reeves & The Vandellas)
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from with Universal Music Enterprises
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Biography | Crime | DramaDetails
Release Date:
10 January 2020Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Conyers, Georgia, USABox Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$107,858 29 December 2019
Gross USA:
$36,001,502
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$50,401,502
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